"Dyiigurra" is the Dingaal people's Original name for Lizard Island
"Dyiigurra" mean Stingray.

The Dingaal Charlie Fatherline, decent group, hold the bona fide lineage and inalienable rights and titles to Lizard Island and this Special Group of islands that cannot be taken away, from the correct bona fide family lineage. This is why they have the Allodial Title to these Islands that cannot be taken away.

Discover the Untouched Beauty of
The Dingaal's Lizard Island

Natural Environment:

Nestled within the embrace of the Great Barrier Reef, Dingaal's Lizard Island is a pristine haven showcasing the unspoiled wonders of the natural world. The landscape, adorned with pink-grey granite rocks formed over 300 million years ago, unveils a captivating blend of granite hills, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The island's unique geology and diverse ecosystems, including lush grasslands, wooded slopes, and vibrant coral reefs, create a harmonious tapestry of natural beauty often referred to as the most beautiful island in the world .

History:

Drenched in historical significance, Dingaal's Lizard Island narrates tales of exploration, resilience, of spiritual and cultural encounters. Captain Cook's 1770 giving the "DYIIGURRA" Island the English name “Lizard Island”, the sea cucumber industry was established in the 1860's, and the tragic events involving Mary Watson in 1879 are threads woven into the island's narrative. Its historical ruins and heritage listings, including Mrs. Watson's Cottage, stand as poignant reminders of the island's complex past.

The Dingaal Aboriginal family were driven from the island and they were deprived of this sacred home, island, their sacred ground, home, Island and retreat. Traditionally the family heritage and ownership has gone down from father to son through the Dingaal Charlie's fatherline Decent Group being the correct bona fide family lineage. That upholds the ownership and honour that rightfully has the ownership and honour passed down from father to son through to Gordon Charlie. Who has not signed away any of his or his family's rights or entitlements to this magnificent group of islands

Cultural Significance:

At the heart of Dingaals Lizard Island lies a profound cultural significance. Known as Dyiigurra to the Dingaal Aboriginal people, the island is revered as a sacred place deeply intertwined with Dreamtime stories. Dyiigurra, as it has been called for thousands of years by the Dingaal people, who are the Traditional Owners. Dyiigurra is the Dingaal people's name for stingray. This Group of island forms the shape of a body of a Stingray as named by the Dingaal Traditional Family. On his visit Captain Cook labeled the island Lizard Island Visitors are invited to partake in the cultural richness, from initiation rites to shellfish harvesting, forging a connection with the island's spiritual essence.

Lizard Island is the
Most Beautiful Island in the World

Nature's Symphony

About Dingaal's Family:

Dive into the captivating story of the Dingaal's Family, Who discovered and were the founders and stewards of the Dingaal's Lizard Island for all of history and generations and welcomed Captain Cook in 1770 to their Haven seen as the most beautiful island in the world as the proud traditional owners this Dingaal Aboriginal family still hold the keys and the historic traditional stories of this beautiful legacy that spans thousands of years

History's established ownership as acknowledged by Captain Cook were and are the Dingaal family of Aboriginals or rather as original landowners. This rightful father line lineage has lasted and been passed on through the esteemed elder Gordon Charlie, Being the Dingaal Charlie Family line Decent Group as the correct bona fide family lineage. Being the tradition of the Aboriginal and traditional landowners to pass on their rights and authority from father to son, The Dingaal people welcome you to explore their cultural heritage It is important to note that only Gordon Charlie Holds the dreamtime tales and the sacred traditions and the legendary stories rightfully owned and passed down from father to son in the Dingaal family Discover the profound spiritual and physical connection the Dingaal family share with this magnificent group of islands with their rightful role as guardians of their Ancestral sacred lands, Rocks caves and historic rights and in their waters, fish and historic rights and their warm embrace extended to all who step on to “The Dingaal's Lizard”

Join the authentic Dingaal family on a journey where history culture tradition and the pristine beauty of the these sacred islands intertwine to create an unforgettable Experience never to be forgotten.

Step into the timeless wisdom and historic stories passed down from father to son to the elder Gordon Charlie, the revered descendant in the father line, descendant group in the correct bona fide family lineage and ownership of Dingle's Lizard Island. This poignant portrayal captures the essence of a man whose dignity and knowledge have shaped the cultural landscape for decades. Through a series of dignified portraits. Gordon Charlie's presence emanates strength, knowledge, the stories and wisdom of the past has been handed down from father to son throughout the Dingle family lineage. Interspersed with these moments are scenes of him passing down ancestral stories to the younger generation, creating a visual tapestry that symbolizes the unbroken thread of cultural heritage. Join us in celebrating Gordon Charlie's enduring legacy, where every shared story becomes a bridge connecting past, present, and future on the Dingaal's Lizard Island, that has the reputation of being "THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND IN THE WORLD."

Gordon Charlie's Dingaal's Legacy:
The Elder's Wisdom and Storytelling is Divine

in the 1980s, The Deeral family with their heritage down south of Cairns, tried to make a claim on the Dingle family's decent group, but are not part of the father son bona fide family lineage, just to correct any default claims or imposter's representations.

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Photos sourced from www.lizardisland.com.au.